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BERKELEY, Calif. – The UC Berkeley School of Information is launching the Center for Technology, Society and Policy, established with seed funding from Google, to focus on engineering ethics, technology and well-being, standards and governance, and digital citizenship.
The multidisciplinary center will solicit proposals in the four areas of concentration annually, beginning this fall, for projects of around six months in length with outcomes including, but not limited to, design or engineering solutions, academic publications, regulatory proposals and public events.
Co-directing the center will be School of Information Ph.D. candidates Nick Doty, who works on Web privacy, and Galen Panger, who focuses on the use of “big data” to make inferences about the human experience – including public welfare and public opinion.
In announcing the center, the two said they are seeking collaborative project proposals that involve, or are led by, graduate students and postdocs.
“A priority for the center is to support the academic and professional development of graduate students and postdocs working in the focus areas,” said Panger. “As technology becomes more intimate and more deeply integrated into our lives, they can offer fresh perspectives because they’re living these changes.”
“We are increasingly faced with issues – around employment, free expression, Internet infrastructure and research ethics, among others – that require integrated perspectives,” said Doty. “We’re looking forward to what students, postdocs, faculty and the community will develop.”
The center will host an inaugural event in the fall to facilitate collaboration among those looking to propose or get involved in a project.
Those whose proposals are accepted will become fellows for one year, and will help the center disseminate ideas through a center-hosted blog and public events. Fellows will each receive $1,500 for their projects and can apply for additional support.
School of Information Dean AnnaLee Saxenian said the center stresses crossing boundaries and benefiting a wide range of communities: “We want to support projects that draw connections between disciplines, and that can speak to a broader public audience, not just other academics.”
Kathleen Maclay writes for the UC Berkeley News Center.
California Community Colleges Board of Governors recognizes Clovis Community College as 113th campus
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SACRAMENTO – The California Community Colleges Board of Governors voted unanimously today to recognize Clovis Community College as the 113th campus of the state’s community college system.
The newest college serves more than 6,000 students and is part of the State Center Community College District, which is one of California’s largest community college districts, serving more than 44,000 students.
The district includes two other colleges: Fresno City College and Reedley College.
The district initiated the process to transition Clovis Community Center to a college in 2008, and in June of this year the center was granted initial accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
This final recognition by the Board of Governors means the college will be funded and counted as a new college in the California Community College system.
“The addition of Clovis Community College means students in this important Central Valley region will be better served with a wide array of instructional and support services,” said Board of Governors President Geoffrey L. Baum. “We are committed to increasing the number of California students who complete certificates, degrees or transfer to four-year institutions and this is another important step toward that goal. We are grateful for the diligent work of the faculty, staff and district leadership who led the effort to establish a new college and will make the dream of higher education more accessible to students in California’s heartland.”
“State Center Community College District is proud to represent the newest and the oldest California Community Colleges,” said Dr. Bill F. Stewart, the district’s interim chancellor. “Clovis Community College is California community college No. 113 and Fresno City College was the first. I would like to thank all of the individuals who worked tirelessly for many years to make this day a reality.”
The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation composed of 72 districts and 113 colleges serving 2.1 million students per year. Community colleges supply workforce training, basic skills education and prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions.
For more information about the community colleges, please visit http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/ , https://www.facebook.com/CACommColleges or https://twitter.com/CalCommColleges .
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The Upper Lake Elementary School will hold a kindergarten roundup on Tuesday, July 28.
Bring your children in to register them for the 2015-16 school year from 10 a.m. to noon or 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Kindergarten teachers Ms. Callen, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Hyatt will be assessing students and meeting families.
The roundup will be held at the Upper Lake Elementary School, located at 679 Second St., in room 14.
Call 707-275-2357 for more information.
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – California Connections Academy @ North Bay, a tuition-free virtual public school serving students in grades K-12, will host a free information session in Clearlake for families interested in learning about its online program and individualized approach to education.
The information session will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at Best Western El Grande Inn, 15135 Lakeshore Drive.
The school, which opened in 2014, gives students in Sonoma, Napa, Lake, Mendocino, Colusa, Glenn and Yolo counties the flexibility to learn at home with a curriculum that meets rigorous state education standards.
The information session will provide families with an opportunity to meet with Connections Academy @ North Bay instructors and staff and thoroughly explore the school’s program and curriculum.
Other topics covered include: how teachers interact with students in the virtual environment, personalized learning opportunities including options for accelerated learning and gifted programs, college preparation, socialization, the role of the parent or other Learning Coach, and the use of technology.
Families unable to attend this session are encouraged to attend an online information sessions.
For a full list of online information sessions, visit http://www.connectionsacademy.com/california-online-school/learn-more/events/north-bay .
More information call 800-382-6010, or visit http://www.connectionsacademy.com or http://www.connectionsacademy.com/california-online-north-bay/events.aspx .